Resources for Science Teachers – Jan 13, 2020

Resources for science teachers come in many forms, and I’m all about that informal PD. Here’s a collection of news stories I came across this past week that may inspire positive change in your science teaching, classroom, or life.

SCIENCE TEACHING

• Teach about science in the news in 2020 via NSTA Blog
• Teaching Sustainability to Young Children via iTeach with iPads
• Bright Ideas 2020: Teach students about UN’s Sustainable Development Goals via The Cap Times

TECHNOLOGY IN YOUR CLASSROOM

• NPR’s Student Podcast Challenge Returns, Now Open For Classroom Entries via NPR
• What Does Blended Learning Look Like in an AP Class? via Catlin Tucker
• 6 Ed Tech Tools to Try in 2020 via Cult of Pedagogy

GENERAL EDUCATION LINKS

• Play—outdoor, in-door recess, and science via NSTA Blog
• Installing air filters in classrooms has surprisingly large educational benefits via VOX
• Yale’s most popular course is available free: The Science of Well-Being via Coursera

Maybe this is the year to incorporate sustainability into your curriculum, try out blended learning, or put a little more focus on you.

Which news story resonated with you? What resources for science teachers have you found recently?